Category: Dermal Fillers Articles
Dermal Fillers and Scars: Find out How to Get Rid of Acne Scars
Dermal fillers are a method of soft tissue augmentation that are often used as an anti-aging treatment. Primarily, dermal filler injections are able to add mass within the skin, effectively plumping the skin, augmenting areas that require increased volume, and smoothing out lines and wrinkles. This is also effective for improving the appearance of acne scars. Acne is an inflammatory disease …
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Facial Rejuvenation Guide: Key Facts About Dermal Fillers
What are injectable facial fillers and how do they work Injectable facial fillers are a minimally-invasive, non-surgical anti-aging solution. Sometimes referred to as a “liquid facelift,” facial filler treatments are quick and often start to show results immediately, with little downtime after treatment. Facial fillers typically offer temporary results and work by injecting biomaterials into …
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Contouring the Male Jawline Part 1
Anatomical considerations when treating the male jawline As with all aesthetic treatments, it is important to understand the anatomy of the treatment area (and the underlying anatomy of aging) thoroughly. Anatomical knowledge is essential to the success of an aesthetic treatment. When treating the jawline of male patients, doctors should take a systematic approach while …
Sculptra vs Radiesse
With so many different fillers available, patients no longer have to rely on surgical interventions—which tend to be invasive and risky. The most popular type of modern filler is the synthetic hyaluronic acid-based filler (such as Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero). Other fillers made of poly-L-lactic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite, such as Sculptra and Radiesse, are …
Filler Complications: Early, Medium & Late Term Complications
Complications from dermal fillers are the bane of aesthetic medicine. It is known to a certain degree by most medical professionals that the complications are mostly mild and transient. It is also known that the more severe complications are the most dreaded because of their more permanent nature. Therefore, any successful aesthetic practitioner must be …
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Approved and Unapproved Uses of Soft Tissue Fillers (Cosmetic Injectables)
How injectable Fillers help prevent wrinkles and nasolabial folds Injectable fillers can help correct and prevent the appearance of wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds by filling in areas where soft tissue has depleted due to age, external factors, or even illness. As the skin ages or comes into contact with harmful external factors like constant sun or smoke, the …
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Professional Tips for Treating the Jaw and Neck
The neck and jaw area in female patients are affected by aging to a degree more noticeable than many other parts of the face. For these women, the cosmetic defect presents a practical issue that can be easily resolved through surgical means. In fact, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASPAS) showed in their …
13 Types of Wrinkles and Quick Tips for Treating Them
When the skin ages and is exposed to harmful external environments, lines and wrinkles begin to appear. While there are many steps you can advise your patients to take to delay the appearance of the signs of aging, the best way to prevent them is to understand their causes. Types of Wrinkles (Rhytids) 1. Glabella lines These are …
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Treating Earlobe Deformities
The earlobes are important facial features that form an integral part of the overall facial aesthetic. Because of this, deformed earlobes (such as asymmetrical earlobes or earlobes that are too large) are a major cause of concern. This article will discuss the anatomy of the earlobes, the common conditions associated with the earlobes, and the …
Juvederm: A Replacement for Blepharoplasty?
Throughout the aging process, many men and women are faced with loose, sagging skin – or bulging fat – in the under-eye area. This gives the face a tired look, which is generally undesirable. While blepharoplasty – also known as eyelid surgery – is often recommended to correct this issue, this invasive procedure is costly …